Forced-Labour Tariff Probe: The US Trade Representative begins a new Washington hearing this week on forced-labour import rules covering 60 countries, with potential extra 10%–12.5% duties. Mining & Metals: Shyam Steel opens its first overseas plant, Shyam Middle East, in Hamriyah Free Zone (Sharjah), targeting aluminium and copper alloy output. Gas-to-Energy Build Scrutiny: Fresh concerns are raised about concrete quality at the Wales, West Bank Demerara Gas-to-Energy project, with worries over foundation piles and delays/costly repairs. Oil Sector Governance Clash: Chartered accountant Christopher Ram renews attacks on Guyana’s petroleum oversight, arguing weak enforcement and poor transparency let oil firms secure concessions. Mining Investment Pitch: OMAI CEO Elaine Ellingham says Guyana has been “very pro-mining” and expects fast-track progress toward gold production. Local Politics & Transparency Row: Opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed renews claims about President Ali’s alleged GY$2.2B “ranch” off the Soesdyke-Linden Highway; Ali counters with asset-declaration records and says he’s facing blackmail. Agriculture Push: President Ali announces cash grants for rice farmers in Region Two, aiming to boost profitability and resilience. Regional Aid Logistics: Guyana coordinates a shipment of 88 containers of relief supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela, departing Monday. Uranium Exploration: Canada’s U92 Corp. says its Kurupung uranium project could become a major district, listing 15 priority targets. CARICOM Integration Pressure: GTUC urges Caribbean leaders to move beyond promises on regional integration, citing persistent unemployment, inequality, and rising costs. CARICOM Sports Spotlight: Guyana’s Attoya Harvey places second in the CARICOM Road Run/Walk in Saint Lucia.